The Boobie Docs: The Girlfriend’s Guide to Breast Cancer, Breast Health, & Beyond

Robyn Roth, MD
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Let’s talk about breasts, BABY! 🎀 👋 I’m Dr. Robyn Roth, but my friends call me @theboobiedocs, my popular social media platform where I discuss breast cancer and breast health in an educational and fun way. 👩🏻‍⚕️ I’m a board-certified Radiologist who specializes in breast imaging and image guided procedures.🩻 I also happen to be a 40-something woman with a strong family history of breast cancer and BRCA, so I know a thing or two about breast cancer. 💝 And this is my podcast, The Girlfriend’s Guide to Breast Cancer, Breast Health, & Beyond.  If you or someone you love has been affected by breast cancer than this podcast is for you. Each episode, I talk to top breast cancer experts, thrivers, previvors, and those who love them, to bring you THE BREAST INFORMATION. 💕 🆕 episodes will be released every few weeks- subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. 🎧  So get ready to learn, laugh, and let’s be breasties! 👯‍♀️ Follow @theboobiedocs across all social media platforms for more of the BREAST information. 💫

  1. APR 7

    Living Beyond Cancer: Evidence-Based Strategies for Recovery with Dr. Amy Morris

    In this episode, Dr. Amy Morris, a cancer researcher and ovarian cancer thriver, shares practical, evidence-based tools to help cancer thrivers eliminate side effects, improve quality of life, and thrive post-treatment. Whether you're newly diagnosed or years into recovery, learn how to take charge of your health and embrace a new normal. We discuss Dr. Amy's journey from athlete and pharmacist to cancer researcher and survivor, as well as: The importance of personalized nutrition and lifestyle adjustments in survivorshipThe emotional and physical impacts of cancer treatments and holistic strategies to manage side effectsThe role of social media in cancer education, empowerment, and combating misinformationRecognizing and navigating health misinformation and fear-based marketing onlinePreventive vs. risk reduction approaches to cancer and lifestyle factorsThe rising trend of young women diagnosed with cancer and environmental influencesPractical action items for improving health, including keeping a food diary We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we do! Timestamps: (00:00) - Why rethinking "new normal" is essential for thriving after cancer(01:05) - Dr. Amy's background: from pharmacy to cancer research(02:04) - Long-term side effects in cancer survivors and holistic strategies(03:54) - The importance of individualized nutrition plans in cancer care(05:55) - How Dr. Amy became a cancer patient and her diagnosis journey(06:25) - The young woman diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 30 and fertility considerations(08:35) - The emotional impact of cancer diagnosis and identity as a survivor(10:10) - Importance of fertility preservation conversations(11:30) - Lifestyle factors: lifestyle and environmental risks for cancer(13:08) - Addressing guilt and self-blame in cancer prevention(15:26) - Personal insights: how living through cancer deepens caring for patients(16:16) - Social media as a tool for education and empowerment(17:54) - The evolution of Dr. Amy’s social media journey and sharing her story(19:55) - Combating health misinformation online(22:40) - The impact of fear-based marketing and pseudoscience in health(27:14) - The debate around mammograms, radiation, and alternative screening methods(40:09) - Practical step: starting with a three-day food diary for health awareness Resources & Links: Dr. Amy Morris - InstagramDr. Amy Morris - YouTubeCancer Freedom ProgramMyFitnessPal AppAmazon Book - Dr. Amy Morris, "Cancer Recovery & Prevention"Connect with Dr. Amy Morris: InstagramYouTubeWebsite

    43 min

  2. 12/03/2025

    AI & the future of rad-AI-logy with Dr. Sean Raj

    How will AI transform Radiology for both doctors & patients? I sit down with Dr. Sean Raj, Breast Radiologist & SimonMed’s Chief Medical & Chief Innovation Officer, to learn how AI is transforming how we interpret imaging tests & deliver results. We discuss how AI is making us better, more efficient Radiologists while also transforming the patient experience with easier scheduling & results delivery (he blows my mind with the Instagram style reels each patient receives with their personalized test results). We also discuss whole-body MRI (he's pro btw!). I learned a lot from the conversation & I know you will too!

    33 min

  3. 07/15/2025

    "Young Breast Cancer, Your Story and Mine" with ERIN LEE PERKINS

    YOU ARE MORE THAN A STATISTIC! In this compelling episode, we sit down with Erin Lee Perkins, a triple negative breast cancer thriver and advocate for young breast cancer awareness. Erin shares her personal journey from diagnosis to advocacy, highlighting the unique challenges faced by young adults in the breast cancer community. Discover her insights on self-advocacy, the importance of community support, and the evolving landscape of breast cancer treatment. Join us as we explore Erin's inspiring story and her mission to empower others through her new book, "Young Breast Cancer, Your Story and Mine." We hope you love this episode as much as we do! xo Robyn https://www.erinleeperkins.com/ follow @theboobiedocs for the BREAST information #BreastCancerAwareness #YoungSurvivors #Advocacy

    33 min

  4. 06/05/2025

    WE GOT THIS: How I Learned to Thrive with Terminal Cancer with Elissa Kalver

    It was an honor speaking with my friend, Elissa Kalver, metastatic breast cancer thriver, CEO of WeGotThis.org, a registry for cancer thrivers & author of her NEW book, We Got This: How I Learned to Thrive with Terminal Cancer. Elissa opens up about her diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer at age 34 shortly before her daughter's first birthday, & how she's turned her diagnosis into purpose & power. We discuss explaining cancer to your children & why she's redefining what thriving with cancer looks like! Not only is today book launch day, but it's also Elissa's 38th birthday, & birthdays as a metastatic cancer thriver hit differently. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELISSA! You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll be inspired. We hope you love this episode as much as we do! xo Robyn & Elissa

    40 min

  5. 05/07/2025

    PREhabilitation & MISINFORMATION WITH DR. REBECCA KNACKSTEDT

    MUST LISTEN if you are planning to have surgery soon! I am so delighted to be joined by Dr. Rebecca Knackstedt, MD, PhD  ⁨(@Surgical_Recovery), Assistant Professor of Plastic & Reconstructive surgery at Duke University specializing in implant-based & microsurgical breast reconstruction.  We discuss the concept of PREHABILITATION for surgery, how she incorporates functional medicine into her practice, & how to spot misinformation on social media. We hope you love this episode as much as we do. xo Robyn

    29 min

  6. 04/07/2025

    Skinovations in Oncology with La Roche-Posay (feat.Dr. Ethan Melillo)

    Did you know that about 80% of patients undergoing cancer treatment have skin-related side effects? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ethan Melillo (@millennialrx), PharmD and Senior Manager of Integrated Health at L’Oréal who works closely with the La Roche-Posay team, to discuss ways that patients can minimize skin side effects before, during, and after cancer treatment.  For 50 years, La Roche-Posay has been dedicated to helping navigate patients through the challenges of cancer treatment through skin care. We talk about the importance of skin side effects in cancer care. the perfect regimen for cancer thrivers, LRP’s oncology services, & their thermal springs in La Roche-Posay, France. (Yes, it’s a city with thermal springs!) For more information on La Roche’s oncology initiatives or to request a free sample kit, visit their website: https://www.laroche-posay.us/cancer-support.html We hope you enjoy this episode. xo Robyn | Dr. Robyn Roth Follow @theboobiedocs for more of the breast information Edited by Katie Dwyer (@heartbeatkick) *Today’s podcast episode is sponsored by La Roche-Posay.

    25 min

  7. 03/12/2025

    INSURANCE INSANITY & BREAST RECONSTRUCTION

    Listen to this episode before you get breast reconstruction! It was my honor to speak to my friend, Plastic Surgeon & advocate, Dr. Alicia Billington. We unpack all of the insurance craziness she & her patients have experienced over the last few months, & how social media has played a role. We talk about the problems with the Women’s Health & Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) & how we can fix this. We also talk about all the reconstructive options you have after breast cancer, including flat closure, flap, & implants, plus the GalaFLEX internal bra! We even figure out my perfect breast reconstruction as a woman who breast-fed three kids. (Howard, listen up!)  We hope you love this episode as much as we do! (ps I’m pretty sure we just became breasties! 👯‍♀️) xo Robyn & Alicia @theboobiedocs

    47 min

  8. 02/28/2025

    Lainie Jones’ Cancer Diary, Part Deux

    Welcome back to our first repeat podcast guest! In honor of Rare Disease Day, Lainie Jones, @theearlydetective, is back to share her latest cancer updates. At age 41, she is currently battling her 7TH CANCER, (no) thanks to Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. She shares how she stays so positive despite her laundry list of cancers (most recently glioblastoma!) & how early cancer detection continues to save her life. We discuss how to support someone battling cancer, scanxiety, what scares her, & of course, that Super Bowl commercial. You'll laugh, you'll cry, & you'll be inspired. We hope you love this episode as much as we do. Thanks for listening! all the breast, Robyn (Dr. Robyn Roth) follow @theboobiedocs & @ggtobc for more of the BREAST info!

    43 min
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Let’s talk about breasts, BABY! 🎀 👋 I’m Dr. Robyn Roth, but my friends call me @theboobiedocs, my popular social media platform where I discuss breast cancer and breast health in an educational and fun way. 👩🏻‍⚕️ I’m a board-certified Radiologist who specializes in breast imaging and image guided procedures.🩻 I also happen to be a 40-something woman with a strong family history of breast cancer and BRCA, so I know a thing or two about breast cancer. 💝 And this is my podcast, The Girlfriend’s Guide to Breast Cancer, Breast Health, & Beyond.  If you or someone you love has been affected by breast cancer than this podcast is for you. Each episode, I talk to top breast cancer experts, thrivers, previvors, and those who love them, to bring you THE BREAST INFORMATION. 💕 🆕 episodes will be released every few weeks- subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. 🎧  So get ready to learn, laugh, and let’s be breasties! 👯‍♀️ Follow @theboobiedocs across all social media platforms for more of the BREAST information. 💫

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